Chapter 1- New Beginnings

( Before you start reading I just wanted to make a disclaimer obviously I don't own star trek and credit goes to Paramount (Star Trek reboots) This is also my first Fanfiction story I have written, and I've been told many times by my English teacher that I'm no good with creative writing, so it may not be the best but I really wanted to write something. I hope you enjoy)

Jim rolled over onto his side, the bright light shining through his blinds, how the hell did he get here? He slowly got up out of bed, room spinning for a moment, before proceeding to dress. Today was the day he started Starfleet Academy and all because of a dare. Jim wasn't hungry anticipation running wild in his body, he quickly ran down the stairs of his mother's small house; which only he was living in at the moment, before taking one last look at the photograph of his mother and father on the USS Kelvin. He swiftly left the house; there was no going back now.

He was nervous, yet the adrenaline ran through his veins, this could be his new start. This could be the beginning of a new life. He pulled up to the ship that was taking them to Star Fleet Academy a man complimenting his motorbike, he didn't really pay attention to what the man exactly said about the bike but he gave it to him, he wasn't going to need it in the future. Jim quickly boarded the ship and sat in a vacant space seeing Uhura on the way, he made a couple of sly remarks about learning her name but he was only messing around. Several seconds later he could hear a commotion happening in the bathroom, intrigued by the commotion he decided to listen in.

The tall rather gruff man was being manhandled away from the bathroom, arguing with a rather short woman about where he should sit. After a short argument the tall man finally took a seat next to Jim. Putting his seatbelt on in a strop he leans towards Jim and utters the words "I may throw up on you" in a gruff tone. The man making remarks about how space is dangerous, Jim makes comments here and there to comfort him. The man then says in a rather pissed off tone

"well I have nowhere else to go since my wife took the whole planet in the divorce. All I have left are my bones"
Jim stares at the man whilst he takes out a small hipflask and takes a swig; he then offered the flask to Jim. Jim took the flask toasting it towards the man

"Jim Kirk" he announces

"McCoy, Leonard McCoy," the man says back.

The journey was long Leonard and Jim making casual conversation every now and then.
"Why d'you sign up then?" McCoy asks

"A dare"

"Who dares someone to join Starfleet?"

"Captain Pike" Jim states

Silence consumes the two.

They finally arrive at their destination McCoy and Jim leaving the ship together and standing off to the side before going to their allocated tutors. "So I'll be seeing you soon Bones," Jim says light-heartedly

"Excuse me?" McCoy answers back

"It's your nickname now," Jim says with a laugh

" And how did you come up with that?" McCoy says crossing his arms

" Well, you're a Doctor right? And you said all your ex-wife left you with were your bones so it's obvious isn't it?"

"Well you have me there kid, I'll see you soon," McCoy says as he unfolds his arms and places one on Jim's shoulder as he walks away.

Jim not really knowing where he's going follows the large crowd. Weaving in between the people before he once again spots Uhura, he taps her shoulder she swiftly turns around "Can I help you?" she asks stopping to speak to Jim.

"Where do we go to meet our tutors?"

She sighs "See that building over there" She points in the direction that the whole crowd is going in "Well it's over there where all of us are going, some are going to meet their tutors at their allocated time and others going to retrieve their welcome packs." After a breath, she continues "Is that all"

"Yes thank you Uhura," He says with his trademark smile. Uhura returns the smile and continues towards the main buildings with the crowd.

Jim reaches the waiting room and taking a deep breath he sits down, waiting for his name to be called for his meeting with Captain Pike. Things started to run through his mind, why was he doing this? This is how his father died, by joining Starfleet. But by joining Starfleet this would give him a purpose in life. He slides down his chair and starts to twiddle his thumbs,

"Captain Pike is requesting a Jim Kirk" The Secretary calls from her desk.
Jim stands and flashes a smile her way before advancing forward to the office door; god was he going to regret this?

Jim walks slowly into the very modern room seeing Captain Pike rise from his desk. Jim meets the man and shakes his hand over the desk.

"Captain Pike," Jim says in a serious tone

"Cadet Kirk, please take a seat" Captain Pike replies gesturing to the chair in front of his desk.

"Thank you, Sir" Jim replies as the two sit.

Captain Pike reaches over to his PADD he makes a couple of sweeps on it before continuing.
"So Cadet Kirk what areas do you want to study at Starfleet?" Pike questions gazing up at Jim.

"I would like to become a Captain Sir" Jim replies boldly.

"I see, taking me up on the dare Cadet?" Pike replies as he moves his gaze back to his PADD.

"Indeed Sir" Jim replies rather quickly sitting more upright in his seat. Pike makes a couple more swipes and types something into his PADD.

"I have sorted all of you lectures out Cadet, you shall be taking every compulsory class and every class that is required to become a captain, if you wish to drop or take any more classes, or wish to start or join any extracurricular activities you have two weeks to do this, do you understand?" Pike says rather seriously

"I understand Sir" Jim replies

"Your dorm is the Paramount dorm which is located on the west side of the campus, and your room number is 41d, you will be joined by a roommate and your large welcome kit is located in your dorm, you'll need your ID card to enter the room." Captain Pike says as he hands Jim his ID card.

"Thank You, Sir," Jim says as he stands.

Pike stands and reaches out to shake Jim's hand "Good Luck Jim," Pike says with a small smile.
Jim turns and exits the room clutching his ID he was now an official Starfleet academy student.

Thank you for reading, I've edited the chapter, according to the reviews I received. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and would love some feedback and maybe some advice on where this story should go next? :)